Bøker av P. Perez Rodriguez

Provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics of the photovoltaic cell. The book is designed as an overview for those in the fields of optics and optical engineering, as well as those interested in energy policy, economics and photo-to-electric energy conversion.

Presents examples of actual devices and real applications. Looking at the complicated architectures and numerous steps involved in a real semiconductor device, it can be seen that not only the bulk semiconductor is important, but also the processes around them. This book describes some of the most common methods to identify the properties of the different layers.

An interesting way to achieve hydrogen using solar energy is to drive a photoelectrochemical (PEC) reaction, in which a semiconductor material is excited, producing an electron-hole pare that would be directly used to drive the electrochemical reaction of water electrolysis, also called water splitting. This book gives an account of the main physical principles governing this process.